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    Optical Engineer, Laser - Niwot, United States - Arete

    Arete
    Arete Niwot, United States

    1 week ago

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    At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges.

    We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

    Discover your future with us.

    Arete is on the lookout for an

    Optical Engineer, Laser . This role is crucial in the design and construction of solid-state and fiber laser systems. The responsibilities involve modeling and simulating laser performance, orchestrating measurements and diagnostics, and gathering critical performance data. This role also demands the analysis of experimental data to validate system performance theories. A significant part of the job includes conducting research and development in lasers and electro-optical systems.

    The Optical Engineer will be expected to develop and document diagnostics and processes for laser system evaluation and fabrication, and to develop component specifications, tolerances, simulations, and test procedures.

    This position is vital as a principal investigator for DoD research and development projects and requires the submission of technical proposals for these programs.

    This position is based in our

    Niwot, CO

    office and may require some travel to other program sites, as needed. This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position.


    Primary responsibilities:
    Drives technical research for laser and sensor development programs.
    Manages proposals for pursuits of new science and technology business.
    Prepares calculations, models, and simulations to predict solid state laser system performance.
    Analyzes collected experimental data to assess laser system performance.
    Develops laser and optical system specifications.
    Works with manufacturing and engineering staff to support design.
    Assembles, aligns, and tests lasers and optical system systems.
    Documents designs, procedures, and performance
    Designs optical fixturing and tests to support laser alignment, construction, and performance verification.
    Inspects optical component and systems.
    Prepares and presents technical briefings.
    Participates in design reviews and maintains documentation of resulting system design.
    We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

    Generous PTO and Leave Times
    Flextime Scheduling
    Bereavement
    Paid Time Off (PTO)
    Paid Parental Leave
    Financial Benefits
    401K Retirement Plan Contribution
    Employee Stock Ownership Plan
    Continuing Education Funds
    Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits
    Medical Insurance
    Dental & Vision Insurance
    Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
    Vision Reimbursement
    Qualities We Look For
    Creativity
    Integrity
    Passion
    Responsiveness
    Collaboration

    Experiences and Background We Look For:
    PhD or MS+5 years in one of the following areas: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
    Proficient theoretical understanding of laser physics and design approaches
    Demonstrated capability in hardware build and test
    Experience in the execution of DoD funded research and development programs
    Appreciation of both technical and business constraints for development projects
    Intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
    Entrepreneurial
    Quickly understands overall project objectives and selects best suited solutions
    Skilled and innovative problem solver
    Works well independently and as part of a team
    Inquisitive and provides critical review of technical work by peers
    Responsive to technical questions and review from peers and technical management

    Comfortable in adapting to support a wide variety of roles to support different types of laser and Lidar system development projects.

    Proficient use of standard MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
    Proficient in use of standard electrical and optical test equipment operation (e.g. oscilloscopes, signalgenerators, laser sources, spectrometers, detectors, etc.).
    Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, Python, COMSOL, or LabView
    Possesses basic understanding of optical detectors and radiometry
    Capable of developing models and simulations of laser dynamics to support optical designs
    Capable of developing code to process collected sensor data
    Independently performs research of available literature to fill in knowledge gaps as needed
    Nice to Have-Standard laboratory environment utilizing lasers and optical equipment.
    Clean room fabrication environment (requiring clean room garments)
    Previously supported outdoor field tests.
    Computers Experience working in an ISO9000 or AS9100 production facility

    The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $170,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills .

    Applications will be accepted until July 30, 2024.

    However, we reserve the right to extend or shorten this deadline as necessary to find the best candidate for our team.

    Other Requirements

    U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.


    Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

    Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

    Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

    Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

    Other Considerations


    As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Areté encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

    Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042.

    Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability.

    To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at for assistance.
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